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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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