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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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