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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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