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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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