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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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