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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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