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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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