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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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