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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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