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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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