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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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