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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key 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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