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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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