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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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