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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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