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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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