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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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