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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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