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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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