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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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