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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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