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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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