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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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