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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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