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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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