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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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