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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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