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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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