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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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