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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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