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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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