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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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