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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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