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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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