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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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