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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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