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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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