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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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