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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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