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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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