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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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