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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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