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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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