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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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