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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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