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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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