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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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