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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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