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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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