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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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