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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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