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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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