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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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