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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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