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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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