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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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