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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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