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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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