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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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