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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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