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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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