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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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