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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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