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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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