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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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