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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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