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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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