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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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