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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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