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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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