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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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