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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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