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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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