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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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