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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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