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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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