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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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