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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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