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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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