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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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