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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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