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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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