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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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