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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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