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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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