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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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