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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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