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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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