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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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