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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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