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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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