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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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