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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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