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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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