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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling 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 book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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