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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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