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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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