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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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