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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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