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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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