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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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