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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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