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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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