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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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