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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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