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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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