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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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