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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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