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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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