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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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