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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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