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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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