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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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