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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates 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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