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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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