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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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