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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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