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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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