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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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