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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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