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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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