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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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