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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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