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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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