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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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