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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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