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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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