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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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