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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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