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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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