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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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