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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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