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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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