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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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