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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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