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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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