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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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