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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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