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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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