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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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