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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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