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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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