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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly 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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