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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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