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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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