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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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