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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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