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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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