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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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