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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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