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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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