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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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