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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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