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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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