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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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