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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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