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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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