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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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