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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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