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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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