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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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