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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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