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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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