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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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