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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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