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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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