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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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