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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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