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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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