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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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