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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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