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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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