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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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