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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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