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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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