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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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