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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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