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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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