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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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