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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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