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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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