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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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