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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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