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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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