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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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