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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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