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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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