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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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