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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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