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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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