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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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