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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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