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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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