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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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