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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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