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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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