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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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