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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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