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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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