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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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