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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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