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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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