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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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