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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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