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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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