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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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