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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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