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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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