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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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