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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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