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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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