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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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