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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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