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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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