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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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