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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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