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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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