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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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