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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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