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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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