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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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