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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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