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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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