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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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