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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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