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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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