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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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