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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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