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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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