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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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