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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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