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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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