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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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