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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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