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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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