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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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