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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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