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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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