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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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