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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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