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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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