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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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