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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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