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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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