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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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