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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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