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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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