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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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