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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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