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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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