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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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