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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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