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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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