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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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