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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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