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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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