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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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