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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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