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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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