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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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