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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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