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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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