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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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