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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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