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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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