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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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