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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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