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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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