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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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