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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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