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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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