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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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