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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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