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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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