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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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