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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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