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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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