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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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