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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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