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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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