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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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