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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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