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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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