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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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