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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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