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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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