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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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