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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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