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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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