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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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