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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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