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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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