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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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