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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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