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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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