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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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