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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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