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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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