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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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