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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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