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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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