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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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