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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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