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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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