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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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