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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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