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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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