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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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