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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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