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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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