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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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