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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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