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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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