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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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