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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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