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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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