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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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