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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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