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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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