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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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