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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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