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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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