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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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