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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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