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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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