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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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