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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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