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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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