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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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