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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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