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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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