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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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