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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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