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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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