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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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