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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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