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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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