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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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