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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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