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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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