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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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