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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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