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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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