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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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