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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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