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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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