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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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