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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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