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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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