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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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