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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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