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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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