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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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