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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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