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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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