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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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