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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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