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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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