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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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