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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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