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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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