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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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