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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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