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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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