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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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