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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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