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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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