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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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