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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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