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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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