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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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