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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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