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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major 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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