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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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