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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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