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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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