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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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