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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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