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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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