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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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