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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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