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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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