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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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