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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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