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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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