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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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