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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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