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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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