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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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