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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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