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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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