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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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