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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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