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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines 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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