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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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