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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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