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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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