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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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