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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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