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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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