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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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