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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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