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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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