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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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