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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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