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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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