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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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