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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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