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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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