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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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