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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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