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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)