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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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