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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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