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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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