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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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