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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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