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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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