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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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