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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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