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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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