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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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