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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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