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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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