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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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