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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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