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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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