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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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