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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high 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 growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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