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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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