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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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