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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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