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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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