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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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