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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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