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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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