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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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