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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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