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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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