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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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