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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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