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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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