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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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