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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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