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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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