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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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