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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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