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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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