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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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