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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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