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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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