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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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