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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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