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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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