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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major 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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