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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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