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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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