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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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