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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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