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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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