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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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