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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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