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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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