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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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