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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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