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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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