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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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