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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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