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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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