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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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