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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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