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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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