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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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