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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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