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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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