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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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