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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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