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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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