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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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