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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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