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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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