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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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