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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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