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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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