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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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