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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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