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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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