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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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