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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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