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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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