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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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