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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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