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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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