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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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