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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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