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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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