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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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