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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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