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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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