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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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