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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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