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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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