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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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