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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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