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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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