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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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