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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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