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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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