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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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