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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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