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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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