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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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